Research Topics

DesignDex turns peer-reviewed research into design decisions. Every study is summarised into its finding, its design implication, the method behind it and its limitations, with the original source and DOI kept intact. Start with a topic below, or browse the full research feed.

• Ergonomics

  Evidence-based ergonomics research on posture, reach, grip, anthropometrics and physical comfort — translated into practical design decisions.

  anthropometrics · posture and musculoskeletal load · grip and force exertion

• Human Factors

  Research on cognitive load, attention, error, perception and human performance, translated into design implications for products, interfaces and systems.

  cognitive load · attention and visual search · human error

• UX

  Peer-reviewed UX and usability research on navigation, trust, onboarding, interaction cost and user behaviour — turned into actionable design decisions.

  usability testing · information architecture · onboarding

• Accessibility

  Research on inclusive and accessible design — vision, hearing, motor and cognitive access, assistive technology and universal design — with design implications.

  inclusive design · universal design · assistive technology

• Sustainable Design

  Evidence on circular design, lifecycle impact, repairability, material footprint and sustainable product strategy — with practical design implications.

  lifecycle assessment · circular design · design for disassembly

• Materials

  Materials research for designers — mechanical and thermal properties, composites, smart materials, surface finish and material selection trade-offs.

  material selection · composites · polymers

• Manufacturing

  Research on manufacturing processes, additive manufacturing, design for manufacture, tolerances, quality control and production scale — for design engineers.

  additive manufacturing · injection moulding · CNC machining

• Consumer Behaviour

  Research on how people choose, perceive and value products — aesthetics, pricing cues, packaging, branding and emotional response — with design implications.

  product aesthetics · emotional design · packaging